Teaching Spirituality in Nursing: Additional Evidence for Developing a Bibliometric Analysis.

Building upon previous bibliometric studies, this analysis expands the dataset and refines analytical methods to offer deeper insights into spirituality in nursing education. Using bibliometric techniques with Scopus, VOSviewer, and R Studio, 1227 papers were analyzed to identify key author contributions, leading institutions, and international collaborations. A comprehensive co-word analysis of the top 100 most cited papers revealed evolving research dynamics, mapping at least 50 key terms through uni-gram, bi-gram, and tri-gram approaches. Based on keyword analysis and their frequency of appearance, a generalized theme emerged around the significance of spiritual care in healthcare. The findings emphasized spiritual care's significance, particularly in palliative and end-of-life care, with growing integration into nursing education. Research explored its impact on clinical practice, patient well-being, and nursing perceptions, as well as how academic training prepares students for spiritual care. Various studies examined its effects on patient outcomes, coping strategies, and assessment tools. Beyond spirituality, broader healthcare topics, including mental health and pediatric palliative care, were addressed. Challenges in nursing education and innovative teaching strategies were also explored. This study advances the bibliometric understanding of spirituality in nursing education by uncovering thematic shifts, strengthening research methodologies, and broadening the scope of analysis in spiritual and holistic care education.